Tor (Þor) is a Nordic masculine given name derived from the name of the Norse god

Thor Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, an ...

. It may refer to * Tor Ahlsand (born 1931), Norwegian Olympic rower * Tor Albert Ersdal (born 1972), Norwegian Olympic rower * Tor Arneberg (1928–2015), Norwegian Olympic sailor *

Tor Arne Andreassen Tor Arne Andreassen (born 16 March 1983 in Haugesund) is a Norwegian former footballer who played in defence and midfield for Haugesund. Career statistics External linksGuardian's Stats Centre 1983 births Living people Norwegian foo ...

(born 1983), Norwegian association football player * Tor Burman (1921–1995), Swedish Olympic equestrian * Tor Egil Horn (born 1976), Norwegian football goalkeeper *

Tor Egil Kreken Tor Egil Kreken (born 30 March 1977 in Norway) is a Norwegian musician (bass, banjo, guitars). Biography Kreken plays within the bands Eivind Aarset Trio (bass), Faircastle Four (guitar, banjo), Shining (bass), The Holstein United Bluegrass B ...

(born 1977), Norwegian musician *

Tor Endresen Tor Lars Oskar Endresen (born 15 June 1959 in Bergen) is a Norwegian singer and composer. He has entered the Norwegian song selection for the Eurovision Song Contest numerous times, but has only won it once, and represented Norway in the Eurov ...

(born 1959), Norwegian singer * Tor Røste Fossen (1940–2017), Norwegian football coach * Tor Graves (born 1972), Thai racing driver * Tor Gundersen (1935–2012), Norwegian Olympic ice hockey player * Tor Gustafsson Brookes (born 1997 or 1998), Australian far-right streamer * Tor Håkon Holte (born 1958), Norwegian Olympic cross-country skier * Tor Halvorsen (1930–1987), Norwegian politician *

Tor Heiestad Tor Heiestad (born 13 January 1962) is a Norwegian shooter. He was born in Oslo, but represented the club Bærum JK. He became Olympic champion in the 50 metre running target in Seoul 1988. The event was then discontinued, so in Barcelona ...

(born 1962), Norwegian Olympic shooter * Tor Helge Eikeland (born 1960), Norwegian Olympic ice hockey player *

Tor Helness Tor Helness (born 25 July 1957) is a Norwegian professional bridge player. He was a stalwart on Norway junior and open teams for thirty years before moving to Monaco. Through 2012 he has won four world championships in competition. As of October ...

(born 1957 or 1958), Norwegian professional bridge player *

Tor Henning Hamre Tor Henning Hamre (born April 24, 1979) is a Norwegian former footballer who played as a striker. In 2003, he scored an impressive 39 goals, which saw him win the Meistriliiga top scorer award, and even put him in contention for the ESM Gol ...

(born 1979), Norwegian football striker *

Tor Hogne Aarøy Tor Hogne Aarøy (born 20 March 1977) is a Norwegian former football forward. Standing tall, Aarøy is one of the world's tallest professional footballers. In a video game by EA Sports, FIFA 15, he is credited as the tallest player in the gam ...

(born 1977), Norwegian football forward *

Tor Isedal Tor Isedal (20 July 1924 – 18 February 1990) was a Swedish actor on stage, screen and television. He appeared in more than 70 films between 1952 and 1990. One of his sons is Swedish actor Ola Isedal. Partial filmography * ''She Came Like ...

(1924–1990), Swedish actor * Tor Erik Jenstad (born 1956), Norwegian linguist *

Tor Johnson Karl Erik Tore Johansson (19 October 1902 or 1903; sources differ – 12 May 1971), better known by the stage name Tor Johnson, was a Swedish professional wrestler and actor. As an actor, Johnson appeared in many B-movies, including some famous ...

(1903–1971), Swedish professional wrestler * Tor Lund (1888–1972), Norwegian Olympic gymnast * Tor Lundsten (1926–1970), Finnish Olympic rower *

Tor Mann Tor Mann (25 February 1894 – 29 March 1974) was a Swedish conductor. Mann was principal conductor of the Göteborgs Symfoniker from 1925 to 1939, and the Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra ( sv, Sverig ...

(1894–1974), Swedish conductor *

Tor Miller Tor Miller (born February 7, 1994) is an indie pop singer from Brooklyn, New York City. History Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Miller moved with his mother to New Jersey after a brief separation of his parents, although his school was sti ...

(born 1994), American musician * Tor Njaa (1912–1944), Norwegian resistance member during World War II *

Tor Nessling Tor Ragnar Nessling MSc ''(diplomi-insinööri)'' (6 September 1901 – 23 November 1971) was a leading Finnish industrialist, entrepreneur and engineer. For nearly four decades he was the general manager of the Finnish heavy vehicle producer ...

(1901–1971), Finnish industrialist * Tor Nilsson (1919–1989), Swedish Olympic wrestler * Tor Norberg (1888–1972), Swedish Olympic gymnast * Tor Nørretranders (born 1955), Danish author * Tor Oftedal (1925–1980), Norwegian politician *

Tor Ole Skullerud Tor Ole Skullerud (born 10 December 1970) is a Norwegian football manager and former player. Club career Skullerud was born Kongsvinger, Norway. He played for hometown club Kongsvinger IL, before turning out for Ready, Frigg, Grue IL, and Ull ...

(born 1970), Norwegian football manager and former player * Tor Ørvig (1916–1994), Norwegian-born Swedish paleontologist * Tor Richter (1938–2010), Norwegian Olympic shooter *

Tor Seidler Tor Seidler (born 1952 in Littleton, New Hampshire) is an American author of children's literature. Many of his books feature anthropomorphic animals. ''Mean Margaret'' was nominated for a National Book Award, ''The Wainscott Weasel'' was named a ...

(born 1952), American author * Tor Skeie (born 1965), Norwegian Olympic cross-country skier * Tor Sørnes (1925–2017), Norwegian inventor *

Tor Stokke Tor Stokke (23 August 1928 – 13 June 2003) was a Norwegian film actor. He appeared in 27 films between 1956 and 1992. He is the father of actress Linn Stokke. Selected filmography * 1958: '' I slik en natt'' as a policeman * 1959: '' Th ...

(1928–2003), Norwegian actor * Tor-Arne Strøm (born 1952), Norwegian politician * Tor Svendsberget (born 1947), Norwegian Olympic biathlon competitor * Tor Torgersen (1928–2020), Norwegian Olympic runner * Tor Ulven (1953–1995), Norwegian poet * Tor Wahlman (1878–1954), Swedish military commander

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